The 4A’s Sri Lanka (Accredited Advertising Agencies Association of Sri Lanka) will stage the first-ever Dragons of Sri Lanka Award Ceremony in Colombo on August 22, celebrating excellence in Sri Lankan

Dialog Axiata PLC – Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider – has awarded an exclusive family holiday to the Maldives to one of its outstanding retail partners, as part of a special campaign under the Swarna Shakthi

The National Human Resource Management Conference (NHRC) 2025, hosted by CIPM Sri Lanka, unfolded on 2 and 3 June, drawing over 1,000 HR professionals, business leaders, and policymakers.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, maintaining its upward trajectory with an increase of 81.89 points, or 0.47%, to close at 17,434.94. Similarly, the S&P SL20 Index recorded a gain of 27.12 points, representing a 0.55%

The Port of Colombo’s transshipment volumes recorded a 5.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in April 2025, reaching 495,456 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking the fourth consecutive month of slowdown in this crucial segment.

The upcoming repeal of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) regime is projected to significantly bolster Sri Lanka’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, with an estimated additional Rs.191 billion expected to flow into state coffers annually.

Despite the dip in Port of Colombo’s primary business and the looming challenges, April was a significant month as the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) completed its first full month of operations, handling 12,438 TEUs.

Access Engineering PLC has consolidated its control over the landmark Marina Square Uptown Colombo project, purchasing the remaining 33.33 percent stake (95,874,287 issued shares ) in its subsidiary, Harbour Village (Pvt) Ltd., for a sum of US$ 19 mi

Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC recorded steady revenue growth during the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY25), navigating macroeconomic headwinds and intense competition.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylon Tobacco Company, Central Finance Company and Hemas Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.3 bn.

Yesterday, market participants deviated from the mixed stance that prevailed earlier in the week and displayed a measured appetite for buying amid moderate trading volumes.

SriLankan Airlines welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft that arrived from Paris last morning. The aircraft, bearing registration number 4R-ALT, performed a low fly-past over Colombo and Katunayake before touching down at Bandaranaike Inter

BNI Sri Lanka (Business Network International) will be hosting its National Conference themed “Connect. Collaborate. Conquer.” as a full-day event on July 18 at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

DIMO Healthcare has introduced the country’s first Echosens FibroScan Expert 630, revolutionizing non-invasive liver assessments.

In a continued stride toward expanding its national footprint, PMF Finance PLC inaugurated its 19th branch in Embilipitiya on the 5th of May.

HNB PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited to provide flexible leasing solutions for commercial and private vehicles.

eMarketingEye, a digital marketing agency specializing in the travel and hospitality industry, achieved a historic milestone by winning the International Growth Award at the Google Agency Excellence Awards 2024. This recognition marks eMarketingEye

DFCC Bank continues to transform the banking experience with the launch of its Instant Cashback Loan, a seamless, fully digital borrowing solution available through DFCC Online Banking and soon on the DFCC ONE mobile app.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), effectively organized the Pitching Event recently for the ‘ExpoScaleUp’ programme at the Ramada Hotel in

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has introduced a Professional Diploma in Sustainability, addressing the rising need for sustainability expertise within the finance sector. This initiative is designed to equip finance profes

Uber Eats recently marked a new milestone in its mission to empower small businesses in Sri Lanka. Forty merchant partners on the Uber Eats platform graduated with a Diploma in Business Management from UNITAR International University, Malaysia, deli

NEXT, a UAE-based fintech group, has announced the launch of NEXT Ventures Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., its newest operations and support hub in Asia.

Higher education institution ESOFT announced the official opening of ESU Kandy, its independent arm dedicated to delivering world-class undergraduate and postgraduate education in the hill capital.

Delmege Energy, the authorized distributor of Shell lubricants in Sri Lanka, announced the appointment of two Brand Ambassadors to drive awareness and engagement for Shell’s high-performance lubricants.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, continuing its upward momentum. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached an all-time high of 17,414.55 and closed at 17,353.05 reflecting an increase of 138.66 points or 0.81%. Simil

The lack of sufficient hard collateral has long blocked small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka from accessing finance.

As Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal crossroads as it seeks to rebuild following its worst economic crisis, the island nation needs to adopt a forward-thinking leadership approach inspired by the successes of Dubai and Singapore,” an HR expert said.

Total tea auction offerings crossed the 6.0 M/Kgs mark and totalled a 6.45 M/Kgs this week. The highest quantity on offer since Sale No. 5 of 5 February 2025 (6.5 M/Kgs).

Efforts are underway to establish a new industrial zone in Ingiriya and begin the second phase of development at the Raigama Milleniya industrial park, the government said this week, as part of a broader push to attract investments into the Western P